In the current economic landscape, the price of fuel remains a constant concern for motorists in France. Uncovering price trends and fluctuations can provide welcome clarity for those closely monitoring their transportation budget. Let's analyze in detail the prices of the main fuels: Unleaded 98, Unleaded 95, BioEthanol E85, Diesel (B7), and LPG.
Lead Free 98 (E5)
The price of Unleaded 98 (E5) is currently €1.835 per liter. Looking at recent variations, we see that the price has slightly decreased by 1.7 cents per liter over the last week, a decrease of 0.90%. This drop over one week contrasts with an increase observed in the previous month, with an increase of 0.4 cents per liter, equivalent to 0.20%. Over one year, the price fell by 4.4 cents per liter, a decrease of 2.30%. These fluctuations show that although the weekly changes are modest, over the long term the price tends to decline.
Lead Free 95 (E5 and E10)
Unleaded 95 (E5) has a price of €1,750 per liter while its alternative, Unleaded 95 (E10), costs €1,730 per liter. Over the last week, the price of Unleaded 95 (E5) has fallen by 0.6 cents per liter (0.30%). Over one month, a slight increase of 1.1 cents per liter (0.60%) was noted. However, over the past year, the price has suffered a more significant drop of 6.1 cents per liter, or a decrease of 3.40%.
As for Unleaded 95 (E10), it saw a drop of 1.5 cents last week, representing 0.90%. Over a monthly period, prices increased slightly by 0.4 cents per liter (0.20%), while a decrease of 6.9 cents per liter (3.80%) was recorded over the year.
BioEthanol E85
BioEthanol E85 remains one of the most economical options at the pump, with a cost of €0.809 per liter. Detailed observation shows us that its price has changed little recently, with a marginal increase of 0.1 cent per liter over the past week. However, over one month, the price fell by 0.4 cents per liter (0.50%), while an impressive drop of 20.5 cents per liter (20.20%) was noted over one year, demonstrating a general downward trend for this fuel.
Diesel (B7)
Diesel (B7), with a current price of €1.673 per liter, saw a reduction of 1.1 cents per liter (0.70%) over the last week. Despite this, prices rose by 4.4 cents per liter (2.70%) over the past month. Over an annual period, however, the price of diesel fell by 12.2 cents per liter, a significant drop of 6.80%.
GPL
Regarding LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), the price is currently €1.005 per liter. Unlike previous fuels, LPG shows a constant rise, with an increase of 1 cent per liter (1.00%) over the last week, accumulating an increase of 0.8 cent per liter (0.80%) over one month , and an identical increase of 1 cent per liter (1.00%) over the year.
Conclusion
Overall, while some fuels like BioEthanol E85 and Diesel B7 experience long-term declines, shorter-term fluctuations can weigh on budgets. Motorists must therefore be vigilant and responsive to these variations. External factors such as fluctuations in international markets, seasonal demand and national tax policies continue to play a decisive role in the evolution of fuel prices in France. It is therefore crucial for drivers to inform themselves regularly in order to best plan their expenses at the pump.
| Today | For a week | For a month | For a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Free 98 (E5) | 1,835 €/l | – 1,7 cents/l (-0,90%) | + 0,4 cents/l (+0,20%) | – 4,4 cents/l (-2,30%) |
| Super 98 (E10) | 1,897 €/l | 0 cents/l (0%) | 0 cents/l (0%) | 0 cents/l (0%) |
| Lead Free 95 (E5) | 1,750 €/l | – 0,6 cents/l (-0,30%) | + 1,1 cents/l (+0,60%) | – 6,1 cents/l (-3,40%) |
| Lead Free 95 (E10) | 1,730 €/l | – 1,5 cents/l (-0,90%) | + 0,4 cents/l (+0,20%) | – 6,9 cents/l (-3,80%) |
| BioEthanol E85 | 0,809 €/l | + 0,1 cents/l (+0,10%) | – 0,4 cents/l (-0,50%) | – 20,5 cents/l (-20,20%) |
| Diesel (B7) | 1,673 €/l | – 1,1 cents/l (-0,70%) | + 4,4 cents/l (+2,70%) | – 12,2 cents/l (-6,80%) |
| GPL | 1,005 €/l | + 1,0 cents/l (+1,00%) | + 0,8 cents/l (+0,80%) | + 1,0 cents/l (+1,00%) |
